Session Start: Sat Jun 17 13:48:53 2006 (H-1) [April 3, 2039 - 1835 local time] [The H-1 bus, cruising across the central T-E sprawl.] Not everyone was happy when Royal roused the team from their slumber after less than six hours, and Lady Snow was peeved that she lacked time to do her hair properly before going out in the field. But here they are, rolling in pursuit of Lady Spear's PDA transponder. [Session Start] * LadySnow is busy working her hair up into a bun and frowning into the visor mirror. "You could've at least given me time to put on make up..." * LordFate seems just as awake as he was earlier. A bit quieter, and his expression's less friendly, but he's there, and doesn't seem put out at only six hours of downtime. * PrincessRoyal is reading something on her PDA. "Do it now if it's that important to you." * LadyKiss yawns a bit and smiles over at every one. "Well, this is definitely a job that keeps you busy." * LadySnow applies a modicum of lipstick and blush and some eyeliner. Just the basics since she doesn't really have the time/lighting/stability to apply proper foundation. * LordFate mutters something under his breath, seeming distracted. The way his gaze is unfocussed, he's probably still doing stuff with his EI. * LadyBobOmb is dressed more officially - a black business suit with a black dress skirt, and a tie. She's leaning back, eyes closed and just listening. Tsk, tsk, you poor dear Lord Fate. You look like you didn't get any sleep at all. * LordFate is still in that suit of an indeterminate era that appeared when he transformed. Or maybe it's a new one; they did have to change after the radiation exposure. His hair's still platinum-white, though, so he's definitely transformed. I didn't. *yawn* Any progress? You poor dear, you simply must get some rest after this. * LadySnow has on a white long sleeve undershirt and a blue tank top over it with a snowflake pattern on it. She's wearing blue jeans with cute little heart shape patches all over in strategic places, although they were obviously placed there for fashion than for repairing any actual damage. Some. But you told me you were gonna get some sleep! Why didn't you? He said he would try. * LadySnow idly kicks the AC down a couple degrees. * LordFate shivers. * Ozawa carefully pulls the bus to the side of the road at the entrance to a mildly posh apartment tower. * LadyKiss shivers a bit and gives a glare to Lady Snow. "The poor dear. He's just throwing himself into this job so much. He really should rest though." Transforming mitigates exhaustion some. I've had sufficient sleep for the time being. *measured tone* I'm showing Spear is at this address, which would be her... home address. How ironic. We're just ten minutes or so behind her. * LadySnow opens up the van and hops out. Shall we go talk to her? Hold on a second. Who's going in? Aside from Snow? You want me to do it, Royal, ma'am? I would be willing to go in, but I'll go where you want me to. * LordFate yawns. "That's up to you, ma'am. This is your operation." * PrincessRoyal has finally managed to change out of her uniform and into a short-sleeved turtleneck, casual jacket and slacks. Maybe it's the lack of uniform, maybe it's the sleep, but she actually looks a bit younger than she did before. * LadyBobOmb sits up a bit, rousing herself. "I'll go if you request. I'm tired, but I can function." Hmmm. We don't want too many, and I can't risk her recognizing me. I can do it! ...all right. Snow, Kiss, and Bob-Omb, then. Remember what we discussed, and under no circumstances should she think we're connected with the incident investigation for any reason. And the rest of us are just going to sit outside in a nice governmental-looking van. *heavy sarcasm* Okay! * PrincessRoyal raises an eyebrow at Fate. "The bus is allowed to move, you know." Come on girls! They can call us when they're done. * LadySnow gestures dramatically and heads towards the building, pulling up her address on her PDA. They can transmit to us while they're there. Hopefully, Ms. Spear isn't looking out her front window as we drop them off. *yawns again* * LordFate jabbers at his EI again in that nonsense-speak. * LadyBobOmb taps a couple of keys. "Mirroring all input to you and the others." Then double-checks it's still on auto-record mode/ Thanks. * LadyKiss gets up and smiles following. My home system's still overseas, and I don't trust lines that long to be secure. But I am having Wyrd share key points with the H-2 database as we go. * LadyBobOmb stands up, shakes her head again, then puts on a neutral smile. "Are we all ready?" * LadySnow nods. "Yup." The doorman, given Spear's apartment number, directs you to the second floor. Of course. * LadySnow heads over to the elevator and punches it up for the second floor. Thank you, Mr. [whatever his nametag says]! * LadyKiss gets in next to Snow, sighs a bit. "I do so hope this goes well." Well provided she's innocent it shouldn't be hard at all. It's a short ride up. The second floor hallway is quiet. * LadyKiss strides out and puts on her best face. "Which door was it?" * LadySnow checks the number and tells Kiss, heading down the hall and ringing her bell/knocking. Just a second! * LadySnow idly waits for her to answer the door, looking through her file for her real name. There are noises as the door is unlocked, then Spear opens it. She's detransformed, and wearing a mixture of what seems to be office and off-duty clothing. * LadyBobOmb bows politely to Spear as she opens the door. "Do you have a moment? We're with H-2, and we'd like to speak with you privately." Good evening, Ms. uh *looks down at her PDA* Matabe? She still has her bright-yellow H-4 uniform blouse on, but its tails are out of her skirt, which is definitely about twenty centimeters shorter than regulation. * LadyBobOmb approves of the skirt. Thought it's still too long. Yes, can I help you? Yes. We'd like to ask you a couple questions, if that's okay? Uh, what is this about? Who are you? I'm Junior Lady Bob-Omb, with H-2. We're with H-2 currently conducting an investigation. I'm Lady Snow. * LadyKiss smiles politely. "I'm Lady Kiss. We are with H-2 as we said." Oh! Okay, is this the downtown construction thing? Come on inside, please. * LadySnow idly looks up what the downtown construction thing is on her PDA as she steps inside, looking about the apartment curiously. Why thank you, and what downtown construction thing? * LadyBobOmb slips off her shoes as she enters. * LadySnow politely elbows Kiss in the side, giving her a look. My officers maybe shouldn't have- ah. Oh, just this thing involving the Flare Arcology project. We confiscated some structural steel this morning, and we're getting some flak over it from the district cops. * LadySnow slips off her shoes and such as she enters as is polite. But you don't want to hear about my day, I guess. How can I help you? We were just wondering if you could tell us where you were last night. * Eimiko moues, then looks away. I was... out on the town, I guess you might say. Anywhere you specific that could collaborate your whereabouts? * LadyKiss enters slipping off her shoes as she enters. "Ah, that sounds like a very tough problem to solve. It's always tough to solve district disputes." Seriously, what is this about? * PrincessRoyal , listening from the bus, rubs the bridge of her nose, shaking her head. * Eimiko looks back at her guests. "You do know who I am, right?" You're Lady Spear, are you not? Yes we do, and that's exactly why we need to know where you were. I'm afraid it's a rather serious matter. * LadyBobOmb grimaces. "There was an incident regarding someone with a weapon that matches Lady Spears, at..." *she quotes the time around when the explosion happened* Oh, dear. We've confiscated the weapon, and detained the person involved. You're not in trouble, but we would like you to answer a few questions for us. There are a lot of my spears around by now, of course. I've made so many... * LadyBobOmb nods. "Anything come to mind recently?" Oh, and I've heard such wonderful things about your spears, do you have any favorites? Not really, just some straight carbon-steel ones doing crowd control for the hockey finals... No, no favorites. * LadyBobOmb nods. "And where were you then?" Well, the mercury one is pretty, though Her Majesty doesn't like them since she usually has to help with the cleanup. I was... uh. I was in line to get into a club. Which club? Strawberry Heaven. It's just north of the Palace district...? * LadyBobOmb looks that up on her PDA real quick. * LordFate has Wyrd pull up security camera footage from that club and nearby places for the hour to either side of the appropriate time, looking for Ms. Matabe. Is there anyone who can collaborate your story? Ah, I've heard a bit about that club. I do so hope it was an enjoyable relaxation. Relaxation. Right. * Eimiko smiles. * LadySnow thinks about who she knows at that club. How late were you there? * LordFate mutters, "If Kiss calls it relaxing, maybe I should go there after we're done with this." Oh, at least two hours, maybe three? * LadyKiss smiles a bit. "You have your words for it I have mine. Meet any one fun?" * LadySnow nods. Yesss... do we have to go into this? No no. Just curious. Not unless there's something you feel you should tell us. I like my lifestyle, okay? I know good Ladies all go and get married, or settle down, or whatever. But I'm young, and I'm pretty, and by god I like to party. * LadyKiss just grins laughing a bit. "Sow your oats well you may." * LadyBobOmb shakes her head. "One more request." She pauses a moment. "That has nothing to do with your love life." Hmm? For the last week, could you provide a complete a list as you can regarding all the spears you've created? Material, quantity, to who. Include all the details you can remember. In the last week? Just a couple of those steel ones. They got tossed in the dumpster behind the hockey arena, I think. Ah. Thank you. ^^ So then they could've been taken from there. Can you tell me what's happened? It's probably better if you didn't know. * LadyKiss nods in agreement with Snow. Lady Bob-Omb's PDA chirps for attention. * LadyBobOmb looks down at it. A search she started hours ago has found a valid target. Did someone actually stab somebody with one? They're too heavy for most normals to really use... We're not at liberty to discuss it at this point. Sorry. * LadyBobOmb pats the PDA for a moment. "How nice. Good job." ^^ Then forwards that to Wyrd, with a note as to what it is. * LadyKiss smiles. "You have been most helpful though." Well, you should be able to confirm where I was. So... good luck, I guess. Yes. Thank you for your cooperation in our investigation. Be more careful of keeping track of them in the future, okay? *shrug* What, I'm supposed to rent a warehouse for them? Or track down ones that I shoot? Get real. We'll contact you if we have any further questions on the matter. Just be careful. * LadySnow stands up to go unless someone else has something to ask. * LadyBobOmb stands, retrieves her shoes, and bows politely to Eimiko as she leaves. Thank you very much for your assistance. * LadyKiss stand and gives a bow before getting her shoes. "I'm sure everything will be ok, it's just...something to keep in mind. Thank you." * LadySnow bows politely and gets her shoes, heading out. * LadySnow 's shoulders slump and she sighs as soon as the door shuts behind them. "Well that was unproductive..." * LadyBobOmb waits to be out of earshot to respond. "Did you want it to be her, and make a quick arrest?" * PrincessRoyal asks Ozawa to come back around and pick them up. Personally, I'm glad that we've nearly ruled her out. I found it semi-informative. Yeah but then that's one less lead we have... Well, Bob-Omb's found us an unsecured HWGC PDA. Though we may have to convince the owner to lose it. * LadySnow heads to the elevator, going back down to the first floor and outside. We're gonna steal someone's PDA? That doesn't sound very nice... * LadyKiss smiles as she follows. "We got plenty of information really though." So why would someone steal her Spear just to use it there? I don't think they did. Because they could possibly get one created of that material. They just happened to have a matching weapon to use? * LordFate 's shoulder has Weaver - that big black angular spider - crawl out on it. In a deep voice, it offers, "If you can get me within a few dozen meters of it for a bit, I may be able to lift the PDA surreptitiously." If you listened to her, it didn't sound like she ever made a weapon like that. * LadyBobOmb nods. * LordFate yawns, and pulls out some more pills and another caffeinated soda. "...remind me to pick up some energy drinks." We've also ruled out, pending confirmation, that she wasn't on site to create something like that. * Ozawa starts the bus as the group boards. So where now? * PrincessRoyal shakes her head at Fate. "Remind me to put a cooler of that stuff in here." * LordFate has Wyrd forward the location of the stray PDA to the navigational console that the bus presumably has. This is 2039, after all. * LordFate grins. "Will do, ma'am." And I'm sure she'll be easy to confirm. It sounded like she lives quite the...adventurous life and people talk. Hmmm. What do you think, all? PDA or the company? I don't think the PDA will stay put for long, unless the owner just left it there accessing the net. * LadySnow climbs back into the van, idly checking her make up and stuff in the mirror again. I don't think it's very nice to steal someone's PDA... It isn't. We don't even know if everyone at this company is bad or if it's just these guys that were there. Maybe they weren't even working for the company... That is what we're endeavoring to find out. * PrincessRoyal nods. "There's no guarantee that this particular one would have what we need on it. Still...there's no guarantee that it doesn't." * LordFate chugs half the soda at once. Well shouldn't we check out the company first before we go around taking things from its employees? In theory, unless there's two datanets or the security is better than H-2's hackware, any 'in' to the system will be sufficient to get what the CEO ordered for breakfast at the Hyatt last time he was in Chicago. As well as everything else. Again, a valid point. Hmmm. * LordFate sighs and, after a moment of gibberish directed at his EI, starts rattling off some pertinent details of the company's activities domestically and in Europe. These searches take a while. I can start another, but I can't guarantee we'll have this option again soon. * LordFate wipes his hand on the soda bottle and then transfers the cold condensation to his forehead before rubbing at his temples. * PrincessRoyal checks the time. "Several hours? True. Still..." Are you hot too, Fate? Just a headache. HWGC doesn't do a whole lot in Europe - they EU has its own homegrown contractors, but there is an office in Paris that makes a fair profit from the French. I'm actually a bit cold. But that helps me stay awake, so I like it. *last bit is half-mumbled, as if he wasn't really directing it to anyone but himself* Personally, I prefer to warm things up. But, that's a completely different note. Ma'am if I may be so bold I think we should go for the PDA. I can make it colder if you like. Want me to freeze your soda? You can keep that on your forehead. * LadySnow smiles at him nicely. * LordFate ponders for a moment, then holds it out to Snow. "Thanks." * PrincessRoyal ponders for a while. "Very well." It is a bit unethical, but if we get it, we can covertly and quickly look into HWGC much more thoroughly to clear them, or, if we find something, to more effectively investigate. Let's go for it. * LadySnow reaches a hand out to grab it, chilling it before offering it back. Yes, your highness. Okay, then... this'll be about a half hour drive. * LordFate holds it to his head, sitting up straight and pointedly not leaning back. He shivers once. The bus pulls away, headed back towards the city center. Yes, sir. * LadySnow nods at Ozawa. She leans back, trying to relax for the ride. * PrincessRoyal strokes her chin and eyes Weaver. "What exactly did you mean, as far as lifting the PDA surreptitiously goes? Just crawl in and take it out?" * LadyBobOmb frowns. "As I understand this assignment, ethics are nice... but not necessary so long as we achieve our goals." I'm not "sir" to you, ma'am. * LadyKiss just smiles a bit at Lady Bob-Omb. "We won't be hurting any one, so don't worry." * LordFate eyes the spider, which almost seems to be grinning. Another of Lord Fate's sodas - he seems to have brought a small backpack full of them for this ride - liberates itself from the backpack and floats its way over to the Princess, hovering in easy grabbing range. "Just that, Miss Royal." He's actually rather good at that. Once his webs are in place, at least. I suspect he could lift anything in this bus right now. What's the risk involved as far as getting caught goes? * LadyBobOmb holds out a hand. "Can he float one over here? I would appreciate it." * LordFate 's shoulder spider bobs in a gesture that's probably a nod. And a soda floats over to Bob-Omb. Even me? * LadyBobOmb grabs it, opens it, and takes a looooong chug. The owner might notice it being lifted if I'm not careful. Or he's quite observant. And I'd have to do it while he stayed in the area; if he left my webs...well, I would have nothing to grab it with. I see. ... Are those even cold? * LordFate smiles at Lady Snow. "He's lifted me in the past. And not really, anymore." Oh. Well I can chill them too. If you want. There's relatively little risk associated with failing to capture it. And no, they're room temperature. * LadyBobOmb stifles a yawn. Because ew, warm soda. * PrincessRoyal leans forward to Ozawa. "If you can, please drop us off about two blocks from the target location." Sure, parking is probably going to be a pain anyway. Thank you. As much as I hate to, I agree with Snow on this. * PrincessRoyal turns back to the group. "Okay, everyone, I have an idea." The bigger risk is if we fail to crack into HWGC's systems covertly. If they chose, they could bring it to the media. So ideally we'll want to use H-2's full networking resources. * LadySnow turns to Royal. "What's that, highness, ma'am?" * LordFate moves his soda from his forehead, and the other sodas that moved of their own accord jitter a bit, as if something very light tugged at them for a moment. * LadyKiss nods. "Yes, Ma'am." "We go in as just a bunch of casual partiers and then like. Weaver here--" she nods to the spider, "--will go in for the PDA while we do our best to be rowdy and distracting." * LadyKiss lets her smile grow. "Just how rowdy?" You have to keep it under control, still. I can do rowdy. At least until we have what we want. Then we can get thrown out, or leave. Yes, I rather figured as much. * LadyBobOmb yawns. "Rowdy." Pause. "Takes alcohol." Not if you do it right! I will not be drinking. It's probably put me out like a light. *mumbles the last part to himself* My dear Lady Bob-Omb, you have never done Rowdy. * LadyKiss glances over at Lady Snow. "Catfight?" It's a wing joint and bar. I'm sure alcohol won't be a problem. It's always required assistance. Also, we'll be detransforming before getting off the bus. * LadySnow grins. "Let's!" ... * PrincessRoyal nods at Fate. "If it would be easier for you not to, that's fine. Just...hmmm." * PrincessRoyal eyes him. "I wonder if we could find you something a little less conspicuous." * LadyKiss smiles. "Sounds perfect." If I detransform, Weaver detransforms as well. Spinner cannot lift the PDA. Very well. We could go clothes shopping! Well. * LadyBobOmb yawns. Again. "I'll need to change. My detransformed state is not suitable for a public place." I'm sure we could find him something cute to wear. Something for Kas too! Any chance you could switch your current clothes with your detransed clothes before we get there? I won't look in the mirrors! * LordFate pulls up a few pictures of typical clubbers and clubbing gear and forwards them to the girls' PDAs. "Pick one. Weaver, you can disguise me, right?" * PrincessRoyal snerks. * LadySnow turns to Ozawa. "You better not!" We simply MUST go shopping with each other Lady Snow. A make up gesture after our fight. of course. * LadyBobOmb glances down at her suit and skirt. "It will work, I guess." I can. But that and doing the theft will be about the limits of my ability, unless you want your disguise to run. I meant Fate as well. * LadySnow nods at Kiss. "Oh of course. Any fight always requires lots of make up shopping." * LadyBobOmb stands, and starts stripping, carefully folding each item of clothing as she takes it off and setting it in a pile. Kas! There're boys around! And an after shopping friends again ice cream. * LadyBobOmb then detransforms. ... into more nothing. "I'm sure he doesn't mind." And that cheesecake too, don't forgot! * LordFate is conveniently not looking in Kasumi's direction, but makes no overtly embarrassed or scandalized motions. But it's just not proper! Girls aren't supposed to do that sort of stuff. Of course. And I'm sure Lady Bob-Omb knows perfectly well what she's doing. * LadySnow keeps a careful eye on Fate and Ozawa to make sure they don't peek. * Kasumi then dresses again, leaving off the upper part of the suit. Just the dress shirt, with the first 4 or 5 buttons open and loose, and the tie. * Ozawa actually doesn't, though he does have an odd smirk. Kas, your boobs are showing... * LordFate sits still as Weaver begins crawling all around him. His outline seems to fuzz and the colors of his clothing fade a bit where Weaver passes. A close inspection reveals that that's due to a fine gossamer spider web being laid over him. About a minute later, when he's completely covered, his features alter. His hair goes darker, which makes him look a touch younger, and his clothing is now raverboy chic; a combination of some of the stuff from the photos. * Kasumi glances down. "I guess that is a bit too much for a party." And does one button back up. See, I thought you did quite well accenting your features. Ooh, cute look, Hikaru. * PrincessRoyal raises an eyebrow. "Are you sure this and the theft won't overextend you, Weaver?" * LordFate yawns, carefully not touching his hand to his face as he covers his mouth. "How do I look?" With cutoff sleeves, his arms actually show some marked definition. Very nice! I could actually manage a couple more of you. It just takes a bit of concentration. Just be careful not to bump him too hard; if the webbing breaks, so does the image. * LordFate still talks with that definite British accent, even in this disguise. * Kasumi covers a fresh yawn with one hand, and sits down again. * LadySnow detransforms as well since everyone else is changing. Her skin brightens and gets a bit more color to it, but her clothes don't chance and her hair stays the same shade of white. She does look a bit less comfortable now though and turns the AC up a couple more degrees. Hm. I'd really rather have your full concentration on the lift. And that part gives it just that much more risk... Fate, your detransed clothing won't work? * LadyKiss looks around and sighs. "Well then... I must detransform, mustn't I?" Yes, all of us but Fate will be. * LordFate looks up, looking far more awake than he has since anyone's met him. "My hair would still be white, even if I changed clothes. And I'm not exactly dressed for clubbing under this. Unless a sweatshirt is clubbing gear." * Kasumi looks over Fate a bit. It's more casual than this, and it's not a club. Isn't it a sports bar? Yes. So that would be fine. And you wouldn't be the only one with white hair. Mm--*yawn*--hm. Well, if you think that'd work... * PrincessRoyal nods in Ichigo's direction. There's nothing wrong with my hair! Considering that the order of the hour is "rowdy," I don't want to risk you looking too suspicious. * LadyKiss starts to detransform, her beauty rapidly fades. Her lean form becomes a bit chubby, those breasts shrink, her face starts to show pores and blotches, the nice hair turns mouse colored and into a rats nest. Finally, she's in jeans a T-shirt and has glasses perched crookedly on her nose. I never said there was. It's quite pretty. ^^ * Ichigo smiles. "Thank you." Understandable Ma'am. * Zulema 's voice now squeaks a bit in an annoying trill. She's still black though. You have a point. * LordFate takes a deep breath, and deliberately yawns -very- big before wiping the webbing from himself. It clumps together nicely, making the task easier than one might have expected, but looks really weird as the image of what he was disguised as pulls and runs, clinging to the webbing as he removes it. Okay... please do wake me if I nod off. *pulls out that rune- covered sword, and concentrates. Suddenly, he's ... just the same, but with black hair, and in brown sweat pants and a matching sweat shirt. The shirt has the name of some British sports team on it* * Zulema smiles. "Still up for the cat fight?" Of course! * Hikaru has enormous bags under his eyes, which are trying desperately to close. He's almost grey. His sister, who detransformed simultaneously with his own, eyes him with a mix of worry and annoyance. Just don't like actually hurt me or anything... See Hikaru? This is why I said you should've slept! I won't. I'll be careful. Kay. One more day without won't h--*yawn*--hurt. *holds out the sword* By this sword, the Omen of things to come, let Fate and Destiny walk upon this earth. * Hikaru and his sister both change again, but this time, their clothes remain what they were in their untransformed states. Hikaru's eyes still have bags, but only hints thereof. * PrincessRoyal looks over the group, and nods approvingly. We're almost there. * LordFate reaches behind his back, putting the sword away. Where'd it go? Who knows? * Zulema squawks. "Ready when you are, Ma'am." * PrincessRoyal detransforms. Her hair is longer, tied back loosely, but otherwise there's no real change in her features aside from that weird cognitive blink between transed and un-. She's wearing a white blouse with the cuffs folded up, and a pair of loose khakis. Are you changing too, General highness, ma'am? Yes. * Minami digs out a pair of sunglasses and puts them on. "Just in case." * Ichigo smiles. "You look nice too." * Weaver shakes himself - he rapidly shrank and then regrew when Fate and Destiny did their mutual transformation quick-change. Oh, and I don't want to hear any "ma'am"s from the lot of you while we're in there. Just call me 'Mina.'" The bus drives by a cluster of tall hotel buildings. An airport buzzes with activity a kilometer away, and aircraft thunder overhead. Thank you. Yes, your highness. I mean, Mina. Will do, Mina m'girl. *faux cockney accent* That's hard. * Kasumi nods. "Sure thing, Mina." She sounds more comfortable calling her that than Royal. * Zulema nods. "Sure thing Mina. Come on Ichigo, we need to find something to fight over." * Minami gives Fate a weird look, then shakes her head. "Will you know directly as Weaver accomplishes his mission?" More or less. Within a few seconds of him getting it, I expect he'll be back on my shoulder. Destiny and I will have it, then. Oh, and call me "Karu". All my friends do. *back to the normal middle-class British accent* Okay, Karu! Just make sure he's not too conspicuous when he returns. You guys can call me Chi. * Ozawa pulls over to the curb in front of the Hotel Nippon. "Two blocks ahead, with the other crappy American food." It's not crappy, it's just different! * Ichigo opens the van and hops out. Give me a signal when you know, and we'll move out. Thanks for the ride, Mr. Ozawa! What do you want to fight about Chi? * Ichigo shrugs. I dunno. We'll think of something. * Minami does a quick check in the mirror and unbuttons a few buttons on her blouse before heading out. "Try to make it realistic, at least." Oh, I'm sure we'll find something. * LordFate blinks, and asks, fingering his eyepiece, "This would probably be out of place in there, wouldn't it." * Minami glances at it. "...yes. Do you need it?" What's it do? It's my PDA monitor, mainly. Wyrd can hear me without it, but not as well. * Weaver, if anyone cares to look, is nowhere in sight. Well put it in your pocket or something! One of us will want our PDA. * Kasumi pauses, and yawns. If we want to pick out which person it is. * Ichigo holds up hers. "I have mine!" No, Chi, you have a catfight to get involved in, remember? I've got my PDA in my pocket. *the eyepiece is also vanished out of sight* Okay. We can pull it out and check once we're in there. A PDA in itself isn't inherently suspicious. I don't want to accidentally break your PDA, Chi. I'm just saying I have it... You said you weren't gonna hurt me though... * Minami looks at Ichigo. "Did you want to put on that makeup now?" * Ichigo touches her face and frowns. "Can you really tell?" I won't, but accidents happen and it's important to you. I can't, you're really beautiful. No, I just didn't know whether or not you wanted to do it. * Ichigo blushes. "Aww, thanks." You seemed rather concerned about it in your transformed form. In any case, I was going to ask if I could use some of it. Well I did an okay job I think. I don't have all my stuff with me though. * Minami says that "use some of it part" with a look of slight discomfort. Oh sure! Want me to help you put it on? That would be...appreciated. I'll locate it with my PDA. I think I'll be nursing a soda at the bar. * Ichigo forgets herself for a moment and lets out an excited squeal. I don't want to seem too much older than you all. * Minami looks a bit disturbed at that squeal. "Just don't make it too flashy, either." The bus drives past the team as you walk down the street. A black and yellow BW3 sign sticks out from behind the McDonald's, Hacienda, and Coldstone banners. With my hair this color, I've been told I look closer to your age, Mina. ...mainly by Kari. I'll make you look very respectable, I promise! * Ichigo looks around for a ladies room in which they can apply it. We can just do it here, can't we? * Zulema looks down and disappointed. "I didn't bring mine and I'm sure that it's the wrong color for me." What, in public? * LordFate is still a handsome young man...he just looks closer to his thirties than twenties with white hair. We can hop into a restroom somewhere. * Ichigo nods. * LordFate yawns, and stretches. He shakes his head a bit to wake himself up more. * Zulema smiles and wraps an arm around Lord Fate's waist. "I'm sure they have really bad greasy spicy food there to wake you up." The entrance is a dark, cavernous affair, as is the restaurant itself. Racks of TV's glow from the edges of the room, mostly showing incomprehensible American sports networks, but some local content as well. If they've got fish and chips, that's enough for me. I think I forgot to get some lunch. One whole wall is surrounded by rowdy fans cheering the first period of an all-stars versus Ladies hockey game. * Zulema moves that way to watch the game. * Kasumi echoes Fates idea. Princess Mallet just got assessed a five-minute major for suplexing the opposing center. * Ichigo looks around curiously, taking in all the sights and sounds. * Ichigo cheers. "GO MALLET!" * Kasumi blinks at the screen. "She sure gets around." * Minami glances at it, and fails to completely suppress a snicker. * LordFate eyes the screen, and raises an eyebrow. * Ichigo crowds over to the TV to watch the match. I do hope the arena stays undamaged enough to stay useable. I'm taping this at home but it's still more fun to watch live. :D A waitress seats the group at a large round table. I never was into sports. I played some soccer, but other then that... * Ichigo is off amongst the rowdy crowd laughing and cheering along with them. I--*yawn*--was on the football and rugby teams. In high school. Er, sorry, "soccer", not football. The menu offers a strange mix of food - wings in sauce, burgers with sauce, chips with sauce, sashimi in sauce, and beer. * LordFate pulls out his PDA, and studies it. He fumbles a bit with the controls, muttering nonsense to himself as he does so, locating the PDA they're after. * Kasumi leafs through the menu, locating the first thing that has 'explosive' in it's description, and orders that. * Minami gets a dozen wings in Caribbean Jerk. Fate looks up, and spots a Japanese businessman (suit, tie, very conservative hair) talking with a couple of westerners - a man in his fifties, and a woman in her thirties. * Ichigo heads back to the group once there's a commercial break. "Did we order yet?" * LordFate has ... he seems adventurous, and orders the sashimi. And scours the menu for caffeinated rather than alcoholic beverages. Just getting to it. You're in time. * Ichigo picks up a menu and flipping through it while keeping an eye on the TV. * Kasumi also tosses on a couple of Jagerbombs onto her order. * LordFate eyes the gentlemen and lady. "Weaver, those three. The Japanese man, I'll bet, has what we want." He nods in the direction, suddenly sounding more with it. A PDA is resting on the table by the local's elbow. See it? I...don't know what I want. Spicy or un? * Weaver does that bobbing thing that seems to be a nod, and disappears off under the table. Not. Well, any of the mild sauces would be good, then. I'll get the salad. I don't want anything too hot or spicy. * LordFate leans over to whichever Lady (or Princess) is next to him, and whispers, "Mind helping Kari and me watch for a good moment for the PDA to disappear?" The mild BBQ might be okay for you, then. Yeah but it's still hot... I don't want to burn my mouth... Eh, more sweet than hot, really. No I mean hot, like temperature. I handle cold foods much better. Ah, true. Yes, that makes sense. Sorry, I burn easy. * LordFate laughs. "I'll bet." But on the plus side, no ice cream headaches! * Zulema turns back and looks at the game. "That Mallet couldn't stay on the ice for more then five seconds. I don't know why they even keep her." * Minami nearly chokes on her water at that. Because she's awesome! The ref is just a stupid jerk. * LordFate looks at the table when something clicks on the bottom of it. "...okay, I'd say we've got about half an hour at the most if we want this done right." * Kasumi blinks, then looks around for a moment. "Because they really can't stop her." She's out for 5 minutes for suplexing someone. That someone is out of the game. .... maybe a lot of games. The local man is chatting about something with the western man. The woman is pounding away at a large laptop computer. A stupid jerk? He's trying to keep her from KILLING some one. I'm sure she didn't really mean to hurt them anyway. Mina? Yes? She wouldn't kill her! She was just trying to play the game! Mallet just likes to win. Any way to find out what that woman is typing so furiously over there? *nods towards the trio in question* Are we gonna steal her laptop too? What do you mean? She goes out of her way to injure every one she can! She's NEVER been out there more then two minutes without getting a foul! Can your friend read? I don't think we could without her noticing. That's just how the game goes! Magic girls heal! You just don't understand the game at all. Weaver? Quite well. But right now, he's hiding under the table. Spider, restaurant, you know. ...though if he did get closer, he'd be able to get the PDA more easily. * Minami thinks. Maybe you didn't notice but that's not a Lady she just took out. She’s a danger to society! * Kasumi giggles. "You try telling her that." * Ichigo can't help but grin a little as she continues trying to start a fight. * LordFate leans over to put a calming hand on Zulema's. "It is a professional sports game. They all know what they're going in for when they sign up to play the Ladies." She's not a danger! She's a hero! If she was so bad how come she keeps getting invited into the All-Stars game? She wouldn't be in all those commercials and junk if she was a bad player. He can't use what he did on you on himself, can he? He can only do people. I bet you she beats up the team heads till they get an invite. Look at how many she's almost killed just in THIS game. I bet the ref is going to get an skate through his head next! But... It's better than when she first started playing. * LordFate taps in obvious Morse code on the table, and Weaver is suddenly - as in, poof - in Mina's lap. He waves a leg cheerfully up at her when she glances down. She just Malleted their other side of the rink, before everyone could get clear from it. They're not killed! They'll be fine! Look they just showed the one she suplexed and her neck is already almost going the right direction again. I bet the Queen had to chide her like a kid to get her to calm down. Lady's playing sports isn't fair. It KILLS normal people and ruins the fairness of the game. * Minami blinks, then quirks a grin in lieu of a too-obvious wave. "Perhaps a quick glance over the lady's shoulder couldn't hurt." Nothing conspicuous though. That's why it's a Ladies only league. * Weaver ... was that a salute? ... anyway, he vanishes from Mina's lap and appears on the ceiling. It takes some careful watching to see him; he's staying to the shadows cast by the hanging lights as he crawls and 'ports his way around to try to get a look at the screen. You know, if he's going to do this, maybe we should get him a radio. Do they make them that small? We'll talk about that later. * Minami jerks her head at the brewing argument meaningfully. Hm. Yes. You stupid little bitch, don't you realize those are NORMAL PEOPLE out there getting hurt. Those are the best of the best of the normal players and she just made sure one of them will NEVER play again. Hey now, Ladies are people too, and there's no reason they should be barred from things they enjoyed beforehand. * LordFate tries not to watch Weaver or the trio too closely, so as not to call attention to the spider, and not to let the trio know they're being observed. He is attempting to watch for them to be distracted by this, though. Everyone at the target table seems very engrossed in their conversation and work - they aren't even turning to look as the All Stars put a puck by Lady Boots and the sirens go off. * LordFate eyes this argument, and edges backwards a bit. Hey you don't have to be mean! It's just a game for show anyway. I'm sure he'll uh heal too. I mean it was only a 5 minute penalty, it can't be that bad. Can't be that bad? She took some one's head off and they just gave her two minutes. They are SCARED of her. If they really thought they were gonna get that badly hurt they wouldn't allow them in the ring together! Oh come on, now you're just exaggerating. He didn't even break any bones. He's fine. She was holding back. ... a lot. * LordFate leans in, and says, "Hey, now, lets' not get too riled up. If you start another fight, you might disturb the other tables. Remember last time, when you ruined their food by throwing her into it?" It's unclear which of the arguing ladies he's talking to, or trying ineffectually to soothe. She's the one that threw me. I don't do things like that! That All-Star would have went through the ice if she hadn't been playing nice. * Zulema raises her voice to a high pitched scream "She looked better with it on her face then that ugly clashing putrid makeup of hers!" * Ichigo nods at Kas. "Exactly my point" She's right. Haven't you ever seen the docs on her? * Ichigo goes red. "My make up looks nice! Maybe you should try using some of it yourself!" Oh Sure, that's a GOOD thing, the fact she doesn't squish them flat but instead is just picking them off one by one means that she's a GOOD person who won't hurt an ANT!" I did, why do you think I look this way? * Kasumi blinks. "Now, now. Let's not get too carri..." People are looking strangely at the team's table. But not the targets. Well you obviously didn't do it right! Oh I'm sorry I only used half a ton instead of the full ton. And it's a game! What is she just supposed to stand there and let them win? * Weaver waits until a waitress is passing by the targets' table, and suddenly, one of the full drinks falls off the waitress's tray into the gaijin man's lap. Perhaps the waitress should have been paying more attention to her duties than the game or the brewing argument. Next thing you know she's going to bite someone's ear off. She's not supposed to snap them in half! Maybe you wouldn't be so angry if you put some actual effort into looking nice! I thought the ear biting thing was wrestling... It's easy to confuse the two with that monstrosity out there on the ice! Yeah, but you don't use sticks in wrestling. Or ice. * LordFate drinks some water, wiping his eyes with a dampened napkin afterwards. So what, Ladies shouldn't be allowed to play sports? That's like, racist! Ho...HOW DARE YOU? The man grimaces and falls off his stool. Everyone looks annoyed, especially the poor waitress. * In the distraction, the PDA lifts a millimeter or so off the table and slides off, falling underneath. Ladies should be allowed to play just like anyone else! They shouldn't be allowed to get away with murder! * Ichigo can't help but be very cute when she's angry. * Weaver watches for just a moment longer, before vanishing from his spot on the ceiling. Presumably to where the PDA is on the floor. It's not murder! People get hurt in sports! It happens! * Kasumi frowns deeply. People don't get killed daily! She hasn't killed anyone! You're just exaggerating and being all dramatic! * LordFate leans forward, looking cranky. "Okay, ladies, that's enough. I think we're done here. Stop this fight. NOW." He sounds almost like an angry dad scolding kids. There is the slightest...emphasis...on the "we're done here" bit, though. * Ichigo points at the TV. "Look, she's already back out on the ice and hasn't done anything!" Ha! You just want to keep on hero worshiping the mass mur...ok...maybe she hasn't killed any one but she's hurt them. * LordFate glares at Ichigo, an effect made more menacing by the bags under his eyes. "I said, stop it. We're disturbing the other guests." * Minami nods, but sits back. Food's not there yet! But Karu she's the one who started it... * Zulema starts to quiet down. * Ichigo harumphs and sits back in her seat. The food arrives! Fate's sashimi in habanero mango sauce looks particularly disturbing. * Minami tears into her wings. Looks like she was hungry. She manages to keep it from getting too messy, though. * LordFate pulls out his PDA and mutters at it, using a stylus that he seems a bit clumsy or out of practice with. The girls' PDAs get a message confirming he got it and saying the woman seems to be writing a contract. There's an apology for not being more specific. * LordFate then eyes his Sashimi. "...well. Let's see how this tastes..." With a brave grimace, he takes a healthy bite. * Kasumi starts on her wings. She tries one, then winces, then grins. Then offers one to Chi. * Ichigo can't help but grin as she eats her salad and winks at Zulema knowingly. * Ichigo eyes the wing. "... Is it hot?" * Kasumi smiles prettily, eyes twinkling with something. "Very. I insist you try one." * Zulema smiles and eats what ever food she pointed at. She didn't really notice it as she looked for a good fight. She smiles over at Chi. * LordFate chews, swallows. "...this...certainly wakes up one's sinuses, if nothing else." He takes another bite, almost as if he's uncertain he should. Kas....don't be mean. I heard what you ordered. * LordFate pauses, and puts his hands in his lap, and looks down, almost as if checking a note he wrote himself on his palm. Um no thanks then. * Ichigo smiles apologetically and sips her beer. * Kasumi looks sad for a moment, and quietly takes it back. Then resumes eating. This salad is so big... I should've asked if they had a small... * Ichigo continues picking at it. * LordFate takes another bite, then, while chewing it, studies the table - or perhaps his lap - again. * Zulema shrugs and continues eating, looking surly. * LordFate moves like he's putting something away, and goes back to eating. "This is good," he says about his food. "Not much to it, pretty basic. But it's just what we wanted, even without a whole lot of extra stuff. At least, I think it is. I'll be better able to tell you in an hour or so." Hope I'm not allergic. The doctors'll be able to tell me more about it, though, right, Mina? Yeah. * Minami nods, smiling at him, then goes back to eating. What doctors? * Ichigo blinks. If he's allergic we'll have to take him to the Doctors. ...actually, never mind. Hey. Mina. Yes? This is a night, right? I think it'll be fine. Good thing allergies aren't contagious. *he fiddles with something again, muttering in that gibberish he uses to talk to his EI* * Minami stretches. "Looks like it." * Kasumi lets out a sigh of relief. "Good." * Ichigo looks totally lost. Many other things are and they are just as annoying. * Minami gives Chi a "don't worry about it" shake of the head. * Kasumi then starts working on jagerbomb #1, chugging it down at a scary rate. It's halfway gone before she sets it down. * Ichigo nods and goes back to eating. * Ichigo leans over to Kas. "I don't think you have to get drunk anymore..." * Kasumi smiles. "But I am going to sleep like the dead." She pauses. "Might as well enjoy it." * LordFate finishes whatever he was doing, and says one more thing in that gibberish-speak. Weaver, for those paying very close attention, makes a brief appearance before vanishing. So um... where's everybody from? London. ^^ *takes another bite of his strange dish. He seems to be enjoying it* Right here. How long you been in Japan? Kari and I just got in 5...no, 6 days ago, now. * Kasumi tilts her head, and thinks for a moment. "I moved here with my sister when I started high school." Wow. You found a place to stay already? * LordFate finishes his dish, and chugs whatever drink - soda or water if there was no soda - he got. We're staying at the Hyatt for now. * Ichigo coughs. "You mean you're staying in a hotel?" That's no good. We should get you your own place! Or you can stay with me! Yeah. Our plans weren't necessarily permanent. We're looking, now. * LordFate laughs. "Thank you, but I do not think you have room for two more housemates." How do you know! You could stay on my couch or something! It's better than a hotel. And I can cook for you guys and stuff. * LordFate looks at his sister, and both suppress amused laughter with grins. "Thank you. We might visit you sometime on that invitation. But our suite is sufficient until we find our own apartment." * Kasumi nods. "I've got to start looking myself. The previous job came with housing. My new one doesn't." I have extra futons in my closet for when friends stay over and stuff. It'll be fun! You don't have to be modest about it. We're friends after all! If you and your sister were interested in looking for a joint place, I would not mind. You can come too, Kas! We'll keep that in mind. Perhaps tomorrow we can discuss what we all are looking for in one, to see if that is a viable option. I have 3 sisters. I'm used to having lots of people around. * Ichigo continues poking at her salad but not able to go much further on. She's too full already. * LordFate yawns, quite extravagantly. He seems to be fighting not to stretch in his big, comfy-looking sweatshirt in the process. * Kasumi finishes off her wings, and cleans her hands off. I'll discuss that with you when we're both awake, then. Oh--*yawn*--ho... erg. Anyway. The weaver's put it back where he found it, but with a new design stitched in. Oh, that's good. * Minami finishes her last wing and drinks down the last of her soda. So we win? Wyrd things can find their way into the patterns once the patch is added to the whole again. We don't need to take the patch back to our shops. Sure, why not? Yay! Is everyone done? Everyone's yawns are getting wider and wider. One second. * LordFate yawns. And looks at his sister. "...okay. yeah. Kari wants to change back to something 'more comfortable', which mean's I'll have to, too. So unless there's pressing business, I think we should retire. --yes, Kas?" Yeah I'm full. * Kasumi picks up the rest of her drink, and downs the remainder of it, then sets it down with a slam. * Minami snickers. * Ichigo hasn't even made it halfway through her salad. * Minami looks at Chi. "You don't want to pack it and take it home?" Okay. I'm good. Heh. Nah, I'm okay. Okay then, let's head out. Anyway, I'm barely keeping my eyes open right now. If Kari and I get more comfortable, I'm gonna *gulp, then yawn* pass out. * Ichigo nods and gets up, leaving money for her share of the food and drinks and a nice tip. * Minami leaves an extra big tip on the table. * LordFate leaves exactly 20% as a tip after paying for his meal. He pays all in cash. * Minami calls Ozawa as they step out. [end session] Session Close: Sat Jun 17 18:27:37 2006